Level 3 Award for the Early Years Special Educational Needs Coordinator

Assessment requirements

Learners are required to complete a portfolio of evidence.

Aims and objectives of the qualification

It is a requirement of the SEND Code of Practice that every early years setting has a SEND coordinator.This qualification will develop learners’ understanding of the role of the Special Educational Needs Coordinator in early years settings.

Progression opportunities

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress into or within employment in early years roles and/or continue their study in this or other areas. Learners who complete this qualification may go on to further learning in related areas such as the following apprenticeship standards: Learners who achieve this qualification could progress into or within employment in early years roles and/or continue their study in this or other areas. Learners who complete this qualification may go on to further learning in related areas such as the following apprenticeship standards: Level 3 Early Years Educator, and Level 5 Lead Practitioner in Early Years.

Entry guidance

Learners will be working in or seeking to work in early years settings. There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. This qualification is regulated for learners aged 16 years old.